

The "Laylat al-Bara'at" or 'Night of Forgiveness' occurs on the fifteenth night and is one of the most important events of the month. The definition of the term is "consistently increasing or continuous rise." The showering of various blessings starts with the start of this eighth month and continues to increase until the end of the next month. “Allāhumma bārik lanā fī rajaba wa shaʻbāna wa balligh-nā ramaḍāna.” Shaban While Prophet Muhammad was observing the moon of Rajab, He prayed to Allah with the exact words: It is among the four sacred months listed in the Quran. Mi'raj (the Prophet's ascension to the heavens) took place this month, and He was granted the gift of Salaah. The month of Rajab is considered as the month of honor and respect these days have many blessings and important events. As a result, it is beneficial for Muslims to perform extra Zikar of Allah to get Allah's mercy. This month's origins are the same as the previous month's. One of the definitions given for the month is that it is the second month of summer. Khalid ibn Walid was declared “one of Allah's swords” by the Prophet (PBUH) during this war. In the year 8 A.H, the Battle of Muta took place in Jamadi-ul-Awwal. It is stated in the Hadith (sayings of the Prophet) that no special practice and particular custom is instructed to be practiced during this month. In this month, the Holy Prophet married his very first beloved wife, Hadrat Khadijah (R.A), and several other significant events had occurred this month. The month's name is derived from the word 'Jumda.' This term is used to describe parched, dry land. We must continuously recite the Holy Quran and the Prayer for Astaghfar and Nafil during this month. That's why this month is also called Rabi-ul-Akhir and is also commonly known as Rabi-ul-Thani. When this month comes, the Rabi-ul-Awwal will be on its way to an end. The new month begins as soon as the moon's first crescent is seen. There is no specific worship or event in the fourth month of the calendar. This Islamic month refers to the last Spring. Battle of Buwaat and Battle of Saf’vaan was fought in the year 2 A.H this month. It is an ideal time to spend more time learning about the Holy Prophet’s life (PBUH). It is also the month in which he left this world at the age of 63.
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Rabi-ul-Awwal comes after Safar, and this month is full of blessings because, on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, our beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) was born. Rabbi is a Persian word that means spring, and Al-awwal is an Arabic word that means "in time". Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa's migration from Makah to Medina took place on the 27th of Safar. The Battle of Khaibar was fought in 7 A.H. Safar is also known as the season of autumn when trees' leaves turn yellow. The Arabs of the region went out of their homes during the second month of the Islamic calendar for traveling and fighting. It is significant for Muslims because it provides a variety of benefits and blessings. On this day, Hazrat Hussain (R.A) was martyred.īefore that, this month was regarded as a sacred month in which all unlawful actions were prohibited, especially the shedding of blood.

Prophet Adam was born on the 10th of Muharram, and he entered Paradise. The day of Ashura falls on the tenth day of this month. According to Muslim thought, it is the second holiest month after Ramadan. The first Islamic month Muharram means forbidden. Therefore, the lunar year is approximately ten days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, and the Islamic calendar does not follow any fixed seasons.Ī brief description of Islamic months is as follows: Muharram There are 12 months or 355 days in the Islamic Calendar, primarily used in Muslim nations and western countries where Muslims celebrate religious festivals. The meaning of each month is different, and it comes systematically. It changes over time, and each month's position varies from year to year. Several factors, including weather, affect the visibility of the new moon, so the Islamic Calendar is just a prediction of possible Islamic events. The Muslim calendar follows the lunar calendar, in which the calendar counts time from the first sight of the moon and lasts approximately 29.5 days.
